SB2016051317 - Out-of-bounds read in Debian Linux

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SB2016051317 - Out-of-bounds read in Debian Linux

Published: May 13, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016051317
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3993)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to perform denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the the __imlib_MergeUpdate function function in lib/updates.c file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and crash the affected application.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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